Is Your Medicine Harming Your Oral Health?

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Expired Dental Items: Stash or Trash?

Are dental products, such as toothpaste and mouthwash, safe to use after their expiration date? Some expired oral health items may cause unwanted side effects. We dive into which ones you should toss and which you can safely keep past their expiration date.

Mouth Healthy Recipe:

Peanut Butter Energy Balls

Planning to ramp up your workout efforts in 2020? Fuel up with healthy snacks that are good for your gum line and waistline! These mid-workout peanut butter balls are made with naturally-occurring sugars to give you a boost of energy.

Moments That Made Us Smile in 2019

With a new decade comes new beginnings. While we plan for the year ahead, let's look back at some of the top stories from 2019 that made us smile in pop culture, dentistry and everything in between.

Phoenix Children's Hospital Oral Health Educator

Does Biting Your Nails Harm Your Health?

Many of us have a bad habit or two that we'd like to ditch in 2020. If you're a nail-biter, there are a few reasons you may want to stop nibbling this year. Learn the unhealthy side effects of chewing on your nails and ways you can break the habit!

Ways Prescription Medication Can Damage Your Smile

Is Your Medicine Damaging Your Smile?

The medicine you take to help fix one problem may also pose a risk to your oral health. Dry mouth, canker sores, tooth decay and stains can all be side effects of prescription or over-the-counter medicines. Learn how to combat these issues and keep your smile healthy.

Smile Stories: Helping a Family in Need Receive Dental Care

Many uninsured families have a difficult time finding proper dental care for themselves and their kids. Read one family's touching story about how they received much-needed dental care at the Delta Dental of Arizona Oral Health Center at St. Vincent de Paul.

A St. Vincent de Paul Smile Success Story

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